Blog Pod - Archive for the ‘App Updates’ Category

Incase you thought we had been kidnapped by aliens for the last year I thought I had better let everyone know what has been happening.

We have been ultra busy. As well has re-leasing new iPhone apps and updates we have also been developing apps for various other platforms including Blackberry, Windows Phone and Mac:

• Blackberry apps: Percentages, VAT, Mortgage Calculator
• Windows Phone apps include: Percentages, DIY Calculator, VAT Calculator, Tip Buddy, Owner Info
• Mac apps include: Percentages, VAT Calculator, European VAT number validator, Who Is
• iPhone / iPad updates to Percentages and VAT Pro

To reflect all the new apps, this website will shortly undergo an update allowing us to showcase our apps for all platforms – Watch this space.

We have today submitted v1.2 of VAT Pro, the VAT Calculator for iPhone. Version 1.2 contains some major new features as well as over 50 more countries added to the database.

New Features:

1. European VAT Number Validator
   This feature allows you to enter a VAT Number and check that it is indeed valid. VAT Pro searches the European Commissions online database to validate the number entered and clearly identifies whether it is valid or not.
2. Reverse Calculation
   Now you can enter the VAT only amount and, based on the rate selected, VAT Pro will instantly calculate the Inclusive and Exclusive amounts for you.
3. User definable Tax Name
   For non UK users you can now change the tax name from VAT to anything you like. For example, ‘Tax’ or ‘TVA’
4. Rate Comparison
   By tapping the lock icon in VAT Pro you effectively ‘lock’ the selected rate as the default rate. If you then tap a different rate, VAT Pro will popup a screen showing you the difference between the locked rate and the one you have just selected. This proves useful when a VAT or Tax rate changes and you need to update your prices.
5. 56 New Countries
   VAT Pro’s database now contains VAT information for 56 more countries.
6. Splash Screen
   Although it takes literally a second to load, we thought we’d show you a lovely splash screen instead of a boring old black one.

Many of these new features have been suggested by our users so we do listen. If you have an idea to suggest, please drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do.

Apple finally approved version 1.5 of Percentages last night and it is now available as a free update from the app store. Version 1.5 fixes the missing decimal point when running on iOS4.

A bug has been found in our popular iPhone percentage calculator, percentages, in iOS4.  The decimal point no longer appears on the keypad, instead a grey empty space which does nothing when tapped. This bug only effects customers who have upgraded their iPhones to iOS4 or use an iPhone 4. iPad customers are not effected.

We have now submitted an update to Apple to rectify this issue and you will receive the version 1.5 update as soon as Apple approves it.

Thank you to all the customers who reported this and we apologise for any inconvenience.

iPhone Margins version 2.4 has been submitted to the app store. Version 2.4 is a universal app meaning that it will run natively on the iPad as well as the iPhone. The iPad version has the same powerful features as the iPhone version but with a larger, clearer layout especially optimised for the iPad screen.

Margins is an iPhone Profit Margins Calculator and iPad Profit Margins Calculator to help you easily perform both profit and markup calculations. Simply enter two of the available fields and Margins will instantly calculate the remaining fields for you.

Click here for more information and screen shots

Percentages 1.4 has now been submitted to the app store for approval. Version 1.4 brings an enhanced user interface, some new features, calculations and a native iPad interface. Version 1.4 will be available as a free update for all existing users as soon as its released by Apple.

Lets start with the interface update.

We have had many requests to increase the size of the fonts used in percentages. So we have re-jigged the layout slightly which allows for much larger numbers and an increased font size for the ‘Explanation of answer’.  Since we also wanted to add new calculations we had to sacrifice the help text. This has now been moved to a button on the title bar that when pressed will show help and examples in a popup.

New Features.

Context sensitive help. If you press the ‘Information’ button on the title bar a popup will be displayed showing help and an example of the calculation.

Swap input values. A new button has been added (in between the clear and calculate buttons) that when pressed will swap the two input values around.

Two new calculations have been added: After % deducted and After % added.These two new calculations allow you to find the original values after a percentage was either added to subtracted.

Last but not least a natve ipad version

Now if you run Percentages on your iPad it will run as a native iPad app and display a completly new interface.

This is all included as a free update to existing Percentages users and still only £0.59p for new users. If you are lucky enough to own both an iPhone and an iPad then you will only have to purchase the app once!

Sales tax calculations has been the most requested feature for our margins and markup calculator and finally its here in version 2.2. To use first you must enter your tax rate in the settings screen. You will also see a switch here which is used to default the tax calculation on or off.

Once set up you can easily toggle the sales tax on or off in the calculators by double tapping the ‘Sell’ field. If the tax is included in the calculation the rate and amount will be shown on the display.

We are pleased to announce that version 1.1 of the percentage calculator for iPhone and iPod Touch is now available for purchase / update in the app store.

New Features

• Brand new user interface
• Options remain highlighted after selection
• Last used option defaulted on restart
• Now uses the iPhone’s native number pad for easier use
• New calculation: x is y% of what number
• Calculation explanation

Percentages v1.1 is a free update to all existing customers and still only £0.59p for new customers. We hope you enjoy the new version and as always, if you have any suggestions, please drop us a line.

After collecting customer feedback for a number of months now we have decided to update all of our apps with new icon’s, user interfaces and functionality.

Watch this space for updates and release dates.